Can you help me with Stoeger M3000 mods?

[SClearman]

I hope you folks don't mind my questions and joining the forum, but this forum seems to be the only place with a large information pool on the Stoeger 3000.

First let me point out that I am not a 3-gunner, and honestly I don't plan to be in the near future. I have nothing at all against it, but it's something I've never gotten into.  I'm also not new to firearms or shotguns in general. I'm 52 and have been shooting since I was in single digits. I'm very familiar with 870's, having started shooting them at 12 years old and have consistently owned at least 1 at all times since then.  Just a few months ago I built 4 custom 870's for my son's for Christmas.  I have built/customized Mauser rifles and pretty much do my own gunsmithing.  I have a basic machine shop at my house.  None of that really matters, I only tell it to try to make the point I'm not buying my first gun ever, nor will this be the first I've ever worked on.

 

That said, after building the 870's I got the itch for a semi auto.  That started me down the path of which one could be dead reliable.  Getting to the point, I bid on an auction site and won a Stoeger M3000 18.5" with standard (non pistol grip) stock.  It's not a freedom model, just a standard 4+1. 

 

I'm not sure how many of the mods and tips here apply to me, I don't intend to run really light loads.  I live out in the country and this gun will be for non-competition uses.

What I would like help with is:

• adding a mag extension.  I've seen recommendations for MOA, Nordic, and I think another.  I have used Carlson's on my 870's.  What length tube do I need to be  flush with 18.5 barrel?  would that be +2 or +3?  I would prefer a one-piece tube/nut for strength if possible
• Possibly adding Ghost ring sights.  Ideally I would love a set of Trak Lock sights like I have on my 870's, but I'm open to the practicality of what is available versus easily adaptable.  All of my non-wingshooting shotguns are set up for slugs and buckshot.
• adding a barrel clamp and light mount along with a sling attachment.
• I would love to have wood stocks for and aft.  This is not a requirement by any means, I just really like the look.

 

Edited to add:  I have considered porting the barrel to help with muzzle flip from heavy loads.  I would love to know if there is any down side to porting the barrel on an inerta gun?

 

Again, I hope you don't mind the somewhat off-topic questions.  If this is out of place or unwanted here, no harm no foul just delete and message me to take it somewhere else.

Thank you in advance.

Scott

 

Edited January 5, 2022 by SClearman
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[Sarge]

Not allowed to talk about killing people or animals on these forums. Just be aware of that moving forward.

[ABarrow]

I am not sure if the factory mag tube is the same on the Benelli M2 as the stoeger M3000, but Nordic makes and extension to fit flush on an 18.5"m2 (sizes are listed for each tube on their site). They also have  rail sections and qd mounts for slings for their barrel clamps. Its not a one piece nut and tube, but i have ran one that extends far past my barrel for years without a clamp and have zero issues with durability after dumping the gun 1000's of times in barrels. 

[SuperTed]

Quick check: You have the regular Stoeger M3000 or the M3000 Freedom Defense?

 

Check out MOA Precision: https://moaprecisionllc.com/product-category/shotgun-parts-upgrades/stoeger/

 

Parts are top-notch but customer service has been very poor for at least the last year

[Steve RA]

MOA did the work on my 3000, everything looks good and works.

[boogerhook23]

Does anybody know where I can get an m3000 freedom series, 7 shot replacement magazine tube?

 

I bought mine cheap to compete with, but the dented tube is binding the front two binds, not allowing the follower to feed.

 

Its a single piece tube and I can't find one.

[boogerhook23]

On 2/24/2022 at 8:49 PM, SuperTed said:

Quick check: You have the regular Stoeger M3000 or the M3000 Freedom Defense?

 

Check out MOA Precision: https://moaprecisionllc.com/product-category/shotgun-parts-upgrades/stoeger/

 

Parts are top-notch but customer service has been very poor for at least the last year

Any idea where to get a freedom series 7 shot tube?

[ABarrow]

On 1/15/2023 at 2:03 PM, boogerhook23 said:

Does anybody know where I can get an m3000 freedom series, 7 shot replacement magazine tube?

 

I bought mine cheap to compete with, but the dented tube is binding the front two binds, not allowing the follower to feed.

 

Its a single piece tube and I can't find one.

Have you checked with Roth Performance? 

[GunCat]

On 1/15/2023 at 1:03 PM, boogerhook23 said:

Does anybody know where I can get an m3000 freedom series, 7 shot replacement magazine tube?

 

I bought mine cheap to compete with, but the dented tube is binding the front two binds, not allowing the follower to feed.

 

Its a single piece tube and I can't find one.

Have a properly equipped machinist or gunsmith turn a steel plug to just under the mag tube's ID, but larger than the follower's OD. Slightly taper each end of the plug. Clean then oil the inside of your dented mag tube then tap the plug through the tube to remove the dents.